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Fayette County Courthouse, cornerstone detail

Description: Photograph of a cornerstone at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. The text on the cornerstone reads "Fayette County, April 9th 1891, J.R. Gordon, Architect, Martin Burns & Johnsen, Builders." There is also a masonic symbol, "La Fayette Lodge, No. 34, A.F. & A.M., A. L. 5891."
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic plaque, Milam County Courthouse

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Cameron, Texas. It reads: "Milam County Courthouse. This is the fourth structure to serve as the Milam County Courthouse. The local Masonic Lodge laid the cornerstone for the building on July 4, 1891. Designed by architect A.O. Watson of Austin, the courthouse at one time feature a second empire roof and a cupola with a four-sided clock. The clock was removed and the roof altered in a 1938 renovation project by the Federal Works Progress Administration. As the… more
Date: October 8, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

The First Century of Scottish Rite Masonry in Texas, 1867-1967

Description: This book provides an overview of the Scottish Rite organization and history in Texas, including background and introductory information, with descriptions of the Scottish Rite Bodies in Galveston, Austin, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Waco. Sections also discuss the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children, the Scottish Rite dormitory at the University of Texas, the Scottish Rite Foundation of Texas, Inc., and the Sovereign Grand Inspectors General for Texas, as well as… more
Date: 1967
Creator: Carter, James David
Partner: UNT Libraries

Plaques erected at the Alamo by the Masons

Description: Photograph of plaques on the wall of the Alamo, dedicated by the local San Antonio Masons groups to honor the defenders of the Alamo who were Masons. The plaque on the left reads, "Honoring these Masons: James Bonham, James Bowie, David Crockett, Almaron Dickenson, William Barret Travis and those unidentified Masons who gave their lives in the Battle of the Alamo, March 6, 1836. Erected by The Grand Lodge of Texas A.F. & A.M. March 6, 1976." The plaque on the right reads, "The Birthplace of Fre… more
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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